SNAP...
Description :
The SNAP System combines our proprietary digital recorder with sophisticated and patented acoustic and spectral analysis algorithms,which have been cleared by the FDA. The system has two main functions that are performed simultaneously:
• Detection of sleep-disordered breathing (i.e. apnea, hypopnea, oxygen desaturation).
• Identify, help to analyze, and quantify the different types of snoring patterns.
The SNAP Test is done in the patient's home making it simple to use. The system represents a major advance in technology for diagnosing sleep-related breathing disorders. The SNAP system provides primary care physicians, as well as specialists (otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and neurologists), with valuable diagnostic information to help select the best course of treatment for patients.
After a complete in-office demonstration, the patient takes home a SNAP digital recording system including a sound collection cannula and oximetry sensor. No technician is required for equipment setup. Data collection is performed in the comfort of the home where the patient places the SNAP sound collection and air flow device on their upper lip to collect oral and nasal respiratory sound and airflow information for up to 7 hours. However, periods shorter than seven hours may be all that is necessary for
analysis.
In addition, an oximetry sensor is placed on a finger and all data is digitally recorded during sleep. The recorded data is returned to our laboratory where analysis is performed using SNAP's proprietary FDA cleared computer technology and software algorithms. Trained technicians and medical consultants review all data and a report is promptly prepared and forwarded to the referring physician. The analysis includes information about the apnea (A), hypopnea (H), apnea-hypopnea index (RDI), acoustic spectral profile of snoring, oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
FDA Approval: approved for both snoring and OSA
Date of FDA approval: 1995
FDA Registration Number: K002095; K992322; K984169; K971184; and K944524
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